2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Tercel has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Tercel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-350 | Tercel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2440 mm |
